TIPP POLL, Field 3/31 to 4/4, Sample- 1,414 ADULTS NATIONWIDE, CRED INTERVAL +/- 2.8 PTS, ONLINE Survey
Q: Overall, how would you describe the problem of crime in your community?
{A very big problem, A moderate problem, A small problem, Not a problem at all, Not sure}
Q: Why is crime a problem in your community? (Please select all that apply)
{Lack of consequences for criminal actions
High unemployment
Too few law enforcement personnel
Too few social services
Too few educational support services
Other: (specify)
Not sure}
Q: Many law enforcement agencies are experiencing a significant shortage of trained and qualified personnel willing to enter or remain in law enforcement. How much of a problem is the shortage of trained and qualified personnel</b> in your community?
{A very big problem, A moderate problem, A small problem, Not a problem at all, Not sure}
Q: What is the cause of the shortage of trained and qualified law enforcement personnel in your community? (Please select all that apply)
{Lack of respect for law enforcement
Salary and benefits
Too dangerous
Fear of being wrongly accused of bad, illegal, or unethical behavior
Fear of backlash by the community to being in law enforcement
Lack of integrity in the profession
Too much crime
Too little consequences for crime
Too little economic opportunity
Other: (specify)
Not sure}
